Power Systems Reliability Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

utility reliability engineering
asset management analytics
or power system performance analysis.
NERC
IEEE

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Power Systems Reliability Engineer who will be responsible for transforming raw inspection and diagnostic data into actionable insights that drive Utility s asset health and risk management program. This role will analyze condition data from substation inspections, develop risk models and reliability indices, and support the creation of a prioritized investment roadmap. The engineer will also ensure compliance with industry best practices, standards, and benchmarking frameworks, enabling the Utility to move toward a data-driven, predictive maintenance strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect, validate, and process field inspection data from substations (transformer DGA results, breaker timing, insulation tests, thermographic surveys, etc.).
  • Develop and maintain asset health indices (Condition Index, Criticality Index, Probability of Failure, Consequence of Failure).
  • Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for major substation assets.
  • Construct a risk matrix (heat map) to visually prioritize assets for maintenance, replacement, or monitoring.
  • Perform statistical analysis of asset performance, failure history, and outage impacts.
  • Benchmark Utility s asset health and maintenance programs against utility industry standards (NERC, IEEE, IEC) and best practices.
  • Support the creation of a centralized digital asset database that integrates geotagged images, metadata, and condition scores.
  • Collaborate with engineers, SMEs, and project managers to develop interim and final asset health reports.
  • Provide input on predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies, including the integration of digital sensors and monitoring technologies.
  • Present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 5 8+ years of experience in utility reliability engineering, asset management analytics, or power system performance analysis.
  • Strong background in statistical modeling, reliability engineering methods, and condition-based asset management.
  • Familiarity with utility substation equipment (transformers, breakers, relays, auxiliary systems) and diagnostic test data.
  • Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (Python, R, MATLAB, Power BI, or Tableau).
  • Experience developing risk indices, asset health scores, and reliability models.
  • Knowledge of standards and practices: NERC reliability metrics, IEEE/IEC equipment testing, ISO 55000 asset management.
  • Strong technical writing skills for reporting findings and recommendations.
  • Education: Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or related field (Master s preferred).

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